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Pre-Competitive Swim Team/Clinics
CLICK HERE to learn more about Pre-Competitive Swim programs at the Harrisburg Area YMCA.
2025 WSY New Swimmer Evaluations
The West Shore YMCA Swim Team will offer a 60-minute evaluation clinic as well as introduction to our team for any new swimmer from the community that may want to join our program in the Fall/Winter 2025-26. At the conclusion of these evaluation clinics, swimmers will receive their practice group placement for the 2025-2026 Competitive Team or be recommended to be part of one of our WSY Pathway Programs.
This evaluation is the first part of year-long competitive swimming pathway designed to slowly move swimmers from the pre-competitive level to the competitive levels. Each class session will be limited to 25 swimmers.
Evaluation Options:
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm
Prerequisites:
- Ability to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) on your stomach with rotary breathing
- Ability to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) on your back in a group setting
Ages: 5-15 years
Location: West Shore YMCA Pool
For more info, contact: Mike at [email protected] or text (717) 514-2287
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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| 7/1/25 | 9/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/10/25
New Swimmer Evaluation Clinic 8/10 - Su - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/01/25 |
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08/17/25
New Swimmer Evaluation Clinic 8/17 - Su - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/01/25 |
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08/24/25
New Swimmer Evaluation Clinic 8/24 - Su - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/01/25 |
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09/07/25
New Swimmer Evaluation Clinic 9/7 - Su - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 07/01/25 |
2025 WSY Take Your Mark Program
Are you thinking about competitive swimming? If you are looking to have your child start in a “pathway” to be part of a competitive swimming program – Are you in an advanced level of swim lessons? If the answer is “yes” you will need to begin in our WSY Pathway Programs which include Pre-Competitive Swimming (September and January), Stroke Clinics (April and May), and Ducks Summer League swimming (June and July). After a swimmer completes 2 or 3 steps in our pathway programs, they will be eligible to move to our WSY Competitive Team.
The WSY Take Your Mark participants will learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming through fun-filled drills in a positive atmosphere. This program is the first of a two-part program designed to slowly move swimmers from the pre-competitive level to the competitive levels. CLICK HERE to view our class skills outline.
This program is great for Summer league swimmers, Country Club swimmers, or children coming out of swim lessons. Our concentration will be on correct stroke form of all four (4) competitive strokes, as well as understanding how to use starting blocks. There are no swim meets.
Dates: September 12–December 14, 2025 (No class 11/28 or 11/30)
Schedule:
- Fridays 6:00-7:00pm
- Sundays 12:00-1:00pm
- Sundays 4:00-5:00pm
Prerequisites:
- Ability to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) on your stomach with rotary breathing
- Ability to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) on your back in a group setting
Ages: 4-14 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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| 6/30/25 | 10/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 247.00 | $ 370.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/12/25 - 12/14/25
Friday Evenings - Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 06/30/25 |
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09/14/25 - 12/16/25
Sunday 12 noon session - Su - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 06/30/25 |
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09/14/25 - 12/16/25
Sunday 4pm session - Su - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 06/30/25 |